PORTER CORNERS — Ola Amanda (Rockwell) Turney, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16. She had resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Carol Turney, in Porter Corners, the last four years.
Born July 5, 1917, in Houlton, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Chipman Rockwell and Minnie Fanjoy. Ola was the wife of the late Arnold W. Turney. The couple enjoyed 52 years of marriage. She lived in Maine and Natick, Massachusetts, during her early years. After her marriage they moved to Cooperstown, later settling in Middle Grove-Porter Corners communities where she resided for 58 years.
She dedicated her life to her family of six children, 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren (with another on the way), and three great-great grandchildren.
Ola was a caring person, always had a positive disposition, a generous spirit to family and her many close friends, and she was a joy to be with. She loved all animals, especially cats. An excellent cook, Ola often prepared elaborate dinners for her family, always making it look easy. Her mind was sharp right to the end. She was an avid reader, did the daily crossword puzzles and more often than not, completed them.
Ola was a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and practiced her religion faithfully throughout her life. She read the Holy Bible every day, always having a dog-eared copy nearby where she could easily pick it up for inspiration.
She did not have to tell those around her how to live a good life; she taught it by example.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ola was predeceased by her brother, Elmo Rockwell, sister June Benn, dear cousin Betty Loughman and grandson David Hendrie.
Survivors include Joyce Kelly of Goldsboro, North Carolina; Ann DeVivo (Sal) of Newark, Delaware; Judy Schmidt (Carter) of Greenfield Center; Louise Young (Clifford) of Porter Corners; Mary Hendrie of Ballston Spa; and Terry Turney(Carol) of Porter Corners; several nieces and nephews and many caring friends all who will miss her dearly.
